Morrison Cabin Offers The Finest Interiors, Unique History & Very Best Location

Lexington, Kentucky
$475 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 9

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Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Historic Morrison Cabin is the oldest home in Lexington on its original foundation. It was built by John Morrison in 1787 when Kentucky was still a part of Virginia. John Morrison was one of Lexington's founders. He built the home for his wife, the first woman to live in Lexington. It is ideally located in historic Gratz Park, across the street from Transylvania University.
Morrison Cabin has been meticulously restored, offering all modern amenities while maintaining its historical elegance and integrity. Guests will be just a few short blocks and within easy walking distance to the Lexington Convention Center, Opera House, Rupp Arena, and the best dining and nightlife Lexington has to offer. Free off street parking is available directly behind the cabin. The location offers convenient and easy access to Keeneland, the Kentucky Horse Park, The University of Kentucky, Commonwealth Stadium, Kentucky's famous horse farms and distilleries. Lexington is a hub with proximity to Cincinnati and Louisville and all things Derby.
Upon request (and availability) our house chef can cater breakfast, dinner, or special events.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Breakfast Available For A Fee
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2000 Sq Ft (186 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Free Offsite Parking Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Chef Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board Phone Safe
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 9

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Review Review

  • Laurie T.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    We enjoyed this step back into time by staying at the Morrison cabin. The host provided wonderful ambience with a live Christmas wreath on the front door & a small tree indoors. The kitchen was well stocked with nice dishes & glassware. We used the combo coffee pot & espresso machine. The location was perfect for walking tours of downtown Lexington. It was very comfortable for our family of 6 adults.

  • Kathy Y.

    Submitted Dec 22, 2025

    Stayed Dec 18, 2025

    Conveniently located, easy access.

  • POLLY H.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2025

    Stayed Nov 28, 2025

    I actually was not able to stay there myself due to my father passing away, but my husband and friends loved it

  • Kelly M.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2025

    Stayed Nov 15, 2025

    The house was charming and clean. The location was great and the host was kind and focused on a positive experience.

  • Carol W.

    Submitted Nov 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    Good location and plenty of room.

  • Chris F.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay. It was clean, well taken care of, and very convenient to our needs. I would definitely book this property again.

  • Kyle I.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 17, 2025

    Charming place. Very comfortable bed

  • Jeannie M.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2025

    Stayed Sep 13, 2025

    Loved the house!

  • Ann C.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 20, 2025

    Lovely historic home in a great location except for some traffic/street noise. Some of the kitchen appliances were not working (ice maker, water in fridge door, oven wouldn't bake or broil - just convection), and there is no toaster. Bathmats are missing, and some of the towels need to be retired.

  • Lee D.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    With real estate, it’s all about location, location, location. And for us, this was superb! Very nice place for being in an ancient cabin. Loved it!

  • Arielle C.

    Submitted May 11, 2025

    Stayed May 8, 2025

    We stayed here for a graduation at UK and had a wonderful time. Perfect location, walking distance to tons of restaurants and bars, and campus. Beautiful house, perfect for our group of 4 adults.

  • Susan O.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    We (four adult females) booked this home for a surprise 60th birthday trip for our friend. We had a blast! The beds were so comfy and the sheets were wonderful. Location was perfect. No ghosts seen/heard. :)

  • David H.

    Submitted Apr 18, 2025

    Stayed Apr 9, 2025

    overall good stay. traffic noise a little loud at night by upstairs bedroom. Living room furniture could use some updating. House was clean beds comfortable. Great communication with the owner

  • John T.

    Submitted Apr 16, 2025

    Stayed Apr 12, 2025

    A lovely combination of historical charm with all the modern conveniences you need. And you can’t beat the location! Loved our stay.

  • Mike G.

    Submitted Apr 9, 2025

    Stayed Apr 6, 2025

    Great place to stay

  • Karen R.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2025

    Stayed Mar 26, 2025

    Loved the older house, it's location and the host.

  • Anne E.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2025

    Stayed Mar 19, 2025

    Great location and property. The living room and dining room furniture are antique looking and very uncomfortable. The kitchen supplies are older and need replaced. Overall liv d the property, but needs updates to make it more comfortable.

  • James S.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2025

    Stayed Mar 7, 2025

    College roomates and i had a great reunion trip. This place is classic and full of history. Host is very responsive and helpful. Everything is in walking distance! Love this place, i definitely recommend.

  • James P.

    Submitted Feb 10, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    We had a great stay. House was beautiful and location was awesome.

  • Jenni W.

    Submitted Jan 27, 2025

    Stayed Jan 23, 2025

    Great stay, great property, great location. We loved our time there

  • Cathy H.

    Submitted Dec 23, 2024

    Stayed Dec 21, 2024

    The couch and chairs (arm and di ing room) were very worn-out and quite uncomfortable. Which is a shame for such a historic house.

  • Linda B.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    We had a lovely time with sisters and friends, celebrating friendship. The house is cozy and close to fine dining!

  • Frances H.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 11, 2024

    Awesome old home. I kept staring at the old beams in the living room wondering what stories they could tell. This house is well maintained and you can tell it is loved. We walked to downtown every night and even walked to the football stadium, but we can easily trek many miles per day. Might be hard with elderly or kids. There is street noise and sirens from a station close by. Didn’t phase me, but bring your earplugs if you aren’t accustomed to city life. Tip: if you want to do bourbon or horse farm tours, book now. The more popular ones book out months in advance. Nicer restaurants also need to be booked. Corto Lima is a few blocks away and was my favorite dining experience of the trip. The bars closest to campus have more college aged patrons and rowdy. Bars closer to the house are older and laid back. 109 Constitution St. go into the book store (wink wink)

  • Ashley W.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 1, 2024

    Everything about our stay was perfect. The host was very responsive with great information and the house was close to everything.

  • Elizabeth C.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2024

    Stayed Jul 9, 2024

    We had a great girls trip to see JT! The location to Rupp Arena was PERFECT! We were able to walk to our event in under 10 minutes, slightly downhill. You pass lots of places to eat and shop too! The cabin/house was perfect for our group. There was a bed upstairs that was a little squeaky but we survived. The notes in the review book made us laugh and made the whole night even better! If we ever see anyone else at Rupp Arena we will totally reach out to stay here! Thanks for helping add to our memories!

  • Mary A.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jun 28, 2024

    This historic home was clean, has nice linens, and a good location. We enjoyed the nearby coffee and breakfast shops.

  • Lisa B.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed Jun 24, 2024

    We three meet every year to explore a city and Lexington was it this year. This place was the perfect place. It's right downtown next to a university and park in a lovely neighborhood. Parking was right there! The house is one of the original homes in Lexington and filled with history and decorated perfectly. Lots of comfy beds. A small kitchen so don't plan on doing any gourmet meals but great for breakfast and charcuterie boards. Very close to distilleries and horses and gardens. What more do you need?

  • Mary M.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    Easy to navigate to food and cocktails. We were here for a family wedding and we’re within walking distance to other relatives and friends

  • Susan W.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    Perfect spot for bride maids to stay and get ready. Beautiful photos taken here! Thank you for your quick responses to our questions.

  • Amy K.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    The beds and bathrooms were great. The living room isn’t super comfortable- but we didn’t spend a lot of time there. The location was perfect!!!

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$475+
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